Numberblocks: First Numbers 1-10
Numberblocks Series
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What’s inside...
This engaging board book introduces young children to the world of numbers through the adventures of the Numberblocks. As they follow the characters from one to ten, kids learn the basics of counting and number recognition in a fun and interactive way.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the Numberblocks feel when they work together to solve a problem?
What is your favorite number from the book and why?
Can you think of a time when you used numbers to help you with something?
Which Numberblock has a personality most like yours, and what makes you say that?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by asking your child to count along with the Numberblocks as you read together, making it interactive and fun.
Encourage your child to describe different characters' traits and how numbers help them in the story, promoting empathy and numerical understanding.
Discuss the importance of teamwork as shown in the book, relating it to real-life situations where working together is beneficial.
Utilize the illustrations in the book to ask your child to identify colors, shapes, and of course, numbers, to enhance their observational skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Learning to Count
Explanation: The book uses colorful and engaging characters, the Numberblocks, to demonstrate counting from 1 to 10 in a fun and interactive way.
Real-World Application: This foundational skill helps children in everyday life for basic arithmetic, understanding quantities, and organizing objects.
Example Lesson: Recognizing Numbers
Explanation: Each Numberblock character corresponds to a number, which helps children visually associate the numeric symbol with its name.
Real-World Application: Early recognition of numbers aids in activities like reading calendars, setting timers, or understanding addresses.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The Numberblocks show how working together can solve problems, as they team up in various configurations to reach solutions.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of cooperating with others in school projects, team sports, or family activities.
Example Lesson: Introduction to Addition
Explanation: As the Numberblocks group and regroup, they introduce basic addition by combining into new numbers.
Real-World Application: This promotes an early mathematical skill that will be useful in more complex math tasks, shopping, or even in dividing treats fairly among friends.
Example Lesson: Building Confidence with Numbers
Explanation: The book encourages interaction, like asking kids to count along, which builds confidence in their numerical skills.
Real-World Application: This enhances a child’s comfort and capability in using numbers confidently in educational settings or in everyday scenarios like counting money.